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artichokeEither of two plants belonging to the sunflower family, parts of which are eaten as vegetables. The common or globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a form of thistle native to the Mediterranean. It is tall, with purplish-blue flowers; the leaflike structures (bracts) around the unopened flower are eaten. The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), which has edible tubers, is a native of North America (its common name is a corruption of the Italian for sunflower, girasole). (Family Compositae.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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IN THE UNITED STATES, THE cultivated Green Globe artichoke dominates the field and the plate. Globe artichokes are not only edible; the plant they grow on is a majestic specimen, growing to 6 feet in height with deeply lobed silvery leaves. This is a carefully crafted book, one that seems as symmetrical and patterned as a globe artichoke. |
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